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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.35, 9,063.80 and 3,126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.35, 9,063.80 and 3,126.35 is: 4,689.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.35 : 9,063.80 = 3,126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.35/9,063.80 = 3,126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.35x = 9,063.80 × 3,126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.35x = 28,336,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,336,595.50/6,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.66

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